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Facilities Care LLC
4.9(
17
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Serving Cohutta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are thrilled with results of our project! Hines did a fantastic job and is certainly a craftsman. Our deck renovation was completed in due time. Hines was diligent and communicated extremely well. This is the best experience we have had with home repair work! Highly recommended!"
Shop Work
New paint.
Staining cabinets with distressed finish.
Wet saw.
Cabinet install

+210

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STL Woodworking
5.0(
8
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Serving Cohutta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"STL Woodworking does AMAZING work. Greg is great to work with and always delivers an amazing product. I would absolutely recommend using STL Woodworking!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CM Harper Group LLC
4.9(
27
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Serving Cohutta, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He did fantastic. He gave me a time frame of when he would be able to do the work & the time he would be finished. He met both time frames. He explained the problems he found & the solutions & fixed them. He was easy to work with & friendly. I would recommend him to anyone & should I ever need his services again I would definitely hire him again. Thanks for having him on your recommendation list."
Remodel - BEFORE
Remodel
Custom Entertainment Center
Custom Bookshelf
Custom Kitchen

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Cohutta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a real estate agent - I am always looking for reliable vendors to help me with my client's needs. Trevor and his crew have always been professional and easy to work with. I have used them in my personal home as well. I highly recommend them for all of your construction needs!"
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+17

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Johnson Floors
5.0(
15
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Serving Cohutta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a board and batten accent wall installed, and my expectations were exceeded! The craftsmanship is excellent, the lines are perfectly clean, and the installation was done quickly and professionally. Highly recommend HJ Flooring & Trim for any job!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Around Solutions LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Cohutta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Custom wood painted deck and wheelchair ramp. These guys were absolutely phenomenal. I am very happy with their work and plan to use them again. They went above and beyond the scope of work they quoted me on. I'm delighted. Could not possibly recommend any more highly. They are A+++ in my book!"
Response time10 hrs
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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